Following months of tension between long-term residents and rental owners near sought-after tourist spots east of the Cascades, new regulations will soon limit the number of rentals listed on sites like Airbnb in Chelan County. In a win for those currently renting out vacation homes, though, most will be allowed…

Nonbank Lenders are Outpacing Traditional Banks Americans took out more mortgages than ever before in 2020. Most of them didn’t come from banks. Nonbank mortgage lenders in the U.S. issued 68.1% of all mortgages originated in 2020, up from 58.9% in 2019, according to industry research firm Inside Mortgage Finance.…

All About Nonbank and Alternative Lending in 2022 Nonbanks and alternative lending institutions are making their way into the banking industry – posing a major threat to incumbent banks. Alt lenders' ability to utilize technology and provide efficient and effective lending services to underserved businesses and individuals is allowing them to penetrate…